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SPECIFICATIONSFOR THE UNIFORM OF THEUNITED STATES ARMY

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WASHINGTONGOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

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WAR DEPARTMENTOFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONSFOR THE UNIFORM OF THE

UNITED STATES ARMY

JANUARY 25. 1912

WASHINGTONGOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

1912


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Wak Department,Office of the Quartermaster General,Washington, Januatij 25, 1912.The following, approved by the Secretary of War, are the

specifications for the uniform of the United States Army. Theywill be referred to officially as the Uniform Specifications.

J. B. Aleshiee,Quartermaster General, United States Army.

Q. M. G. O.Form 280.1151-1-26-12-1500

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INDEXA.

Acting dental surgeon: ^^^' ^^8'('ap, dress 9 (/) 8Insignia on collar of coat 27 (d) 18

Aiguilette 1 2B.

Badge:Army of Cuhan pacification 138 42Certificate of merit 131 40Ch i(ia relief expedition 137 42Civil War 133 40Coast Artillery reserves 140 43First field army 139 43Excellence in target practice, chevron. Coast Artillery 60 (a) 28Indian War 134 41Philii.pine insurrection 136 42Spanish-American War 135 41Bands, cap, enlisted men 58 27

Belts, saler, full dress:Artillery oflRcers 2 (/) 4Brigadier general 2(6) 4Cavalrv officers 2 (; 4Engineers 2 (e) 4Field officers 2 (c) 4Infantry officers 2 (/) 4Major general 2 (a) 3StatT Corps and department officers 2 (rf) 4

Belts, shoulder:Chief Signal Officer 3 (o) 4Other officers of Signal Corps, including detailed oflicers 3 (6) 5

Belts waist, enlisted men 53 27Boots:Black, officers 4(a) iRubber-

Officers 4(c) 5Enlisted men 54 27Russet, officers 4 (6) 5Breast cords, enlisted men 80 34

Breeches, dress:Chaplain 5 (ft) 6Chief of f ^oast Artillery 5 (h) 6Chief of Engineers 5 (c) 6General officers 5 (a) 6Officers of Artillery 5 (i) 6Officers 1 )elo\v rank of brigadier general 5 (f 6Officers of Cavalry 5 (i) 6Officers of Engineers 5 (/) 6Officers of Infantry 5 (j) 6Officers of Quartermaster's Department 5 (


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IV INDEX.Buttou-;:Bronze Par. Page.Engineers 7(6) 7Enlisted men -. 5G (6) 27Officers, except Engineers 7 (a) 7Gilt

En;ineers 8 (6) 7p:nlisfed men 56 (a) 27Officers-, except Engineers 8 (o) 7

C.Caps:Blanket lined, enlisted men 57 (a) 27Dress, enlisted men 57 (6) 27Dress, officers:Acting dental surgeon 9 (/) 8Chaplain 9 (/) 8Chipf of Coast Artillery 9 (c) 8Dental siirjieon 9 (/) 8Field officers 9 (rf) 8General officers 9 (a) 7Officers lelow the rank ol Qeld officer 9 (e) 8Q nartermaster General 9 (6) 8Veterinarian 9(0 8Fur. enlisted men 57 (c) 27Service-

Enlisted men 57 (d) 27Officers 10 8White-Enlisted men 57 (f) 27Officers 11 9Winter, enlisted men 57 (/") 27Cape:

Officers, pattern of 12 9General officers, color of lining of 12 (a) 9Officers of Art'Ilery, color oHining of 12 (d) 10Officers of Cavalry, color of lining of 12 (e) 10Officers of Iifantry, color of lining of 12 (c) 10Officers of Quartermaster's Department, color of lining of 12 (&) 10Captain:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (h) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (A) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess^jacket 31(/) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (f) 22Chevrons, blue denim, enlisted men 72 34Chevrons, dress, enlisted men:ArtificerArmv Service School detachment 70 (o) 33Infantry 62 (a) 30Badee for excellence in target practice, Coast Artillery 60 (c) 28Battalion sergeant majorArmv Service School detachment 70 (c) 33Engineers H3 (6) 31Field Artillery 59 (b) 27Infantry 62 (6) 30Battalion quartermaster sergeant-Army Service School detachment 70 (6) 33EnL'ineers 63 (a) 31Field Artillery 59 (a) 27Battery quarterm'aster .sergeant, Field Artillery 59 (r) 28Casemate electrician. Coast Artillery 60 (h) 28Chief loaier. Coast Artillery 60(d) 29Chief mechanicArmv Service School detachment, Field Artillery 70(d) 33Field Artillery 59 (c) 27Chief musician-Cavalry 61 (a) 30Coast Artillery 60 (c) 28Engineers . . . ." 63 (c) 31Field Artillery 59 (d) 27Infantry 02 (r) 30Chief planter, Coast Artillery 60 (d) 29


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INDEX. VChevrons, dress, enlisted menContinued. ,,

Chief trumpeter- ^^*- ^^S'(. avalry CI (6) 30Coast Artillery 60 (f) 29Field Artillery 59 (O 27

Color sprueantCavalry CI (5) 30Field Artillery 59 (/) 28Infantry.... C2 (d) 30Company quartermaster serjieantArmy Service School detachment 70 (e) 33Coast Artillery 60 (/) 29Enf^ineers 63 (d) 31Infantry 62 (e) 30Cook-Army Service School detachment 70 (/) 33Army service detachment, United Stales Military Academy (19 (a) 33Cavalry 61 (d) 30Coast Artillery CO (


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VI INDEX.Chevrons, dress, enlisted menContinued.First sergeant- Continued. Par- Page.Cavalry 01 (/j) 30Coast Artillery CO (p) 29Engineers


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INDEX. vnChevrons, dress, enlisted raen--Continued. Sergeant- Par. Page.Army Sei-vice School detachment 70 (v) 34Array Service detacliraent. United States Military Academy.. 69 (d) 33Cavalry 61 (p) 30Coast Artillery 60 (a6) 29

Knfiineers 6.3 (/) 31Field ArtUlery 59 (t>) 28Hospital C orps 66 (d) 32Infanlrv 62 (o) 31Ordnance 64 (c) 31Signal Corps 65 (/) 31West Point band 68(d) 32Sergeant, first class-Hospital Corps 66 (e) 32Signal Corps 65 (g) 32Sergeant of band and assistant leader, West Point band 68 (e) 32Sergeant of lield music, West Point band 68 (/) 32Sergeant major, Coast Artillery-Junior grade 60 (ac) 30Senior grade 60 (ad) 30Sergeant major, senior grade. Army Service School detachment 70 {w) 34Squadron sergeant major, Cavalry 61 (q) 30Stable sergeant, Field Artillery 59 (w) 28Troop quartermaster sergeant. Cavalry 61 (r) 30Wagoner-Army Service School detachment 70 (2) 34Cavalry 61 () 30Chevrons, service, enlisted men 71 34Chief of Coast Artillery:Dress breeches 5(6) 6Dress caps 9 (c) 8Dress trousers 48 (6) 25Chief of lilngineers:Dress breeches 5 (c)Dress trousers 48 (c) 26

Full dress coats 15 (6) 12Full dress trousers 49 (6) 26Coats, dress:General oncers ; 14 (a) 10Other oficers 14(6) 11Buttons on breast of, general oiTicers 14 (a) 10Full dress-General oTicers 15 (a) 11Chaplain 15 (?) 14Chief of E ngineers 15 (6) 12Officers below the rank of brigadier general 15 (d) 12

Quartermaster General 15 (c) 12O.iicers of Kngineers 15 (c) 13Officers holding permanent appointments in Quartermaster'sDepartment 15 (/) 13Mackinaw, enlisted men 74 34

Oilskin, enlisted men 75 34Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34ServiceE nlisted men 77 34Omcers 16 14Special evening dress, oflicers 17 14WhiteOTicers 18 15Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34Summer, enlisted men 78 34Collars, linen, enlisted men 79 34

Colonel:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31 (c) 21Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (e) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (6) 22Cords:Breast, enlisted men 80 34Hat-Enlisted men 81 34Officers 23 16


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VIII INDEX.Corps of Engineers: ^^^' P^S*Color of facings 20 (Z) 16

Insignia on collar of coat 27 (6) 18Letters " U. S." 27 (a) 18

D.Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc., onCap ornaments 92 35

Collar ornaments 98 37Drawers, enlisted men 82 34E.

Epaulette, description of:General olTicers, except general officers of General Staff 19(a) 15General officers of General Staff 19(6) 15F.

Facings, color of:General officers, except Quartermaster General , 20(a) 16Quartermaster General 20(6) 16Officers holding permanent appointments inAdjutant General's Department 20(c) 16

Insoector General's Department 20(d) 16Judge Advocate General's Department 20(e) 16Ordnance Department 20(i) 16Pay Department 20(/i) 16(-iuartermaster's Department 20(/) 16Signal Corps 20(j) 16Subsistence Department 20(^) 16

Officers ofArtillery 20(n) 16Cavalry 20(m) 16Corps of Engineers 20(0 16Infantry 20(o) 16Medical Corps 20(fe) 16

First Lieutenant:Insignia on shoulder loop 29(/) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30(i) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(9) 21

Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32(/) 2'JFrocks, stable, enlisted men 119 39

G.Gauntlets, enlisted men 83 34General:Button on breast of dress coat 14(a) 10

Insignia on shoulder loop 29(a) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30(a) 20Gloves:Enlisted men 84 34

Leather, officers 21 16O. D. woolen, olficers 22 16

H.Hat, chaplain 25 16

Service:Enlisted men 85 34Officers 24 16Hat cords:

Enlisted men 81 34General officers 23(a) 16Other officers 23(6) 16I.

Insignia on collar of coat:Bronze nietalAdjutant General's Department 28(c) 19Aides. 28(s) 19A 11 officers 28(a) 18Cavalry 28(m) 19


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INDEX. IXInsignia on collar of coatContinued. p^j. page.Bronze metal- Continued.

( haplam.Coast ArtilloryDontai surgeon ^/i28(u) 2028(0) 19

1928(n) 19Field Artillery ""V" -

General Staff ollic^rs ;^}'^{ \lInfantry 28(p) 19Inspector General's Department ^^; \lJudge Advocate General's Department ^(0 iMedicalCorps fW 19Medical Reserve Corps ^^^N \lOrdnance Department w; aPhilippine Scouts fW JTorto Rico Rogim.-nt of Infantry ^(n j^Quartonnastcr's Department ^y^ ^^Regimental staff officers ^l)'-) f"Signal Corps 2(^ }JSubsistence Department ^2)^< onVeterinarian ^^^^'^ ^"Gold or gilt metal _., .-Adjutant General's Department I^o^*-; \*Aides f^^lj] }?Cavalry 2b 17Chaplain 2bm 18Coast Artillery 2G() 17Dental surgeon J^^\ \'Field Artillery 26(m) 17General Staff Corps 2b 17

Infantry.. i2b(,o) 1/Inspector General's Department 2b(


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X INDEX.Par. Page.Insignia on sletive, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess

jacket -Continued.Lieutenant colonel 31 (d) 21Major 31 (e) 21Major general 31 (o) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat:Captain 32 (f) 22Colonel 32(6j 22First lieutenant 32 (/) 22Lieutenant colonel 32 (c) 22Major 32 (d) 22OITk ers below the rank of general, except officers of General StaffCorps 32 (a) 21Oflicers of General Stall" Corps, below rank of brigadier general 32 (jr) 22

J.juniper, working, enlisted men S6 34

L.Leggins:Canvas-Enlisted men 87 34Officers 34 22Leather, officers 33 22Lieutenant colonel:

Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (/) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (/) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31 (d) 21

Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (c) 22Lieutenant general:Buttons on breast of dress coat 14 (a) 10Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (6) 20Insignia on cellar of shirt when coat is not worn '30 (b) 20

M.Major:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (?) 20Insignia on collar of shirt w-hen coat is not worn 30 (j?) 21Insignia on sleev e, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(c) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat ^ 32 (d) 22Major general:Buttons on breast of dress coat 14(a) 10Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (c) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31 (a) 21Sash 43 (a) 24Medal of honor (ribbon) 130 40Medal, Philippine congressional 132 40Mess jacket, officers:Blue 35 22White 36 22

Mittens, enlisted men 88 34Moccasins, enlisted men J9 34Music pouches, enlisted men 90 34O.

Oilskin clothing, officers 37 23Ornaments, cap; gilt or bronze, enlisted men:Band nuisician 91 (a) 34Cavalry 91 (6) 34Coast Artillery 91 (c) 34Llectrician sergeant 91 (t) 34Engineers 91 (d) 34Field Artillery 91 (c) 34Field musician 91 (c) 34General recruiting service 91 (/) 34Hospital Corps 91 (o) 34Infantry 91 (ft) 34Master electrician ; 91 (t 34


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INDEX. XIOrnamenis, c&"> ; gilt or bronze, enlisted menContinued. ^^^- I'^ge-Master signal e.e. trician 91 (i) 35Noncommissioned oilicers ol bignal Corps 91 (fc) 35Ordninee 91 (j) 35Ordnm^e serge mt 91 {k) SoPorto Rico Regiment of Infantry &1 (A) 35

Post commissary sergemt 91 (fc) 35Post ciuartermaster sergeant 91 (fc) 35fiergeant first class, Hospital Corps 91 (fc) 35ter ace School detachment 91 (/) 35Signal Corps ; 91(m) 35United .- t.ites Military Prison guard 01 (n) 35West Point detachments 91 (/) 35Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc.C avalrv 92 (d) 35Coast Artillery 92 (b) 35L-ngineers 92 (6) 35Field Artillery 92 (d) 35General recruiting service 92 (c) 35Infantry 92 (d) 35Naiive troops in the Philippines 92 (e) 35Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 92 (/) 36United States Mi litary Prison guard 92 (c) 35For band musicians-Cavalry 93 (c) 36Coast Artillery 93 (a) 36Engineers 93 (6) 36Field Artillery 93 (c) 36Infantry .' S3' (c) 36Military Academy detachment 93 (d) 36Native troops it! the PhiUppines 93 (


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Xn INDEX.Ornaments, collar, gilt, enlisted menContinued.Designaiion to indicate regiment, companies, etc. Par. Page.5^avalry 98 (


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INDEX. XIIShoulder strap: Par- I'age.Description of 46 24Placing of insignia of rank on

brigadier !;encral 40 fd) 25Captain Ai'>(h) 25Chaplain 46 (fc) 25Colonel 46 (f) 25First lieutenant 46 (t) 25General 46 (a) 25Lieutenant colonel 46 (f) 25Lieutenant general 46 (o) 25Major 46 (g) 25Major general 46 (c) 25Second lieutenant 46 (j) 25Slickers, enlisted men 117 39Socks, German, enlisted men 118 39

Special evening dress coats, officers 17 14Stable frocks, enlisted men 119 39Stockings, enlisted men:Cotton 120 39Woolen 121 39Stripes, service, enlisted men 124 39Stripes, trousers:

Color of, enlisted menArmv service detachment, United States Military Academy... 122 (a) 39Cavalry 122 (6) 39Coast Artillery 122 (d) 39Engineers 122 (c) 39Field Artillery 122 (d) 39Hospital Corps 122 (c) 39Infantry 122 (/) 39Ordnance 1 22 (a) 39Ordnance sergeant 122 (ft) 39Post commissary sergeant 122 (i) 39Post quartermaster sergeant 122 (j) 39Service .school detachment 122 (k) 39Signal Corps 122 (/) 39Width of, enlisted men-Corporal 123 (6) 39Musician 123 (c) 39Noncommissioned officers above rank of corporal 123(a) 39Trumpeter 123 (c) 39Studs, shirt, enlisted men 125 39Subsistence Department:

Insignia on collar of coat-Bronze 2S(g) 19Silver or white 27 (c) 18

Sweaters, olive drab:Enlisted men 126 39Officers 47 25

T.Trousers:Dress-Chaplain 48 (;) 26Chief of Coast Artillery 48 (6) 25Chief of Engineers 48 (c) 26General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of Engi-neers, and Quartermaster General 48 (a) 25

Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding permanentappointments in the staff corps and departments, except En-gineers and Quartermaster's Department 48 (c) 26

Officers of Art illery 48(h) 26O fficers of Cavalry 48 (A) 26Officers of Engineer Corps 48 C/) 26Officers of Infantry 48 (i) 26Officers holding permanent appointments in Quartermaster'sDepartment 48 (?) 26Quartermaster General 48 (d) 26Full dress-Chief of Engineers 49 (6) 26General officers, except Chief of Engineers 49 (a) 262720412 8


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XIV INDEX.TrousersContinued. ^ Full dress-Continued. ^ar. Page.

OfTicers below the rank of brigadier general, holding permanentappointments in the staff corps and departments, exceptofTicers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers 49 (c) 26Special evening dressO fficers of Artillery 50 26

Officers of Cavalry 50 26Officers of Infantry 50 26White, officers 51 27U.

U.S. letters 27 18IT. S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (o) 37U. S. S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (p) 37U. S. V. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (?) 37Undershirts, enlisted men:Cotton 127 39

Fleece-lined 128 39Winter 129 39V.Veterinarian:Dress caps 9 (/) 8Insignia on collar of coat, bronze 28 (v) 20

Insignia on collar of coat, gold or gilt 26 (u) 18Vest, special evening dress and mess jacket 52 27


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UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.OFFICERS.

1. AIGTJILETTE.To be braided gold or gilt wire cord tVinch in diameter, in two parts, front and back, each part to beneatly fastened to a triangular piece of brass metal having onthe inside a bent hook. This hook when worn attaches to asmall strip of brass metal which slips under the shoulder strap ofthrough a loop when used with the shoulder knot or white coat.The front and back parts to have a loop 30^ inches long. The

back part to have a loose end with a braided portion 24 incheslong; this part to measure 26 inches to the button loop and anadditional 8 inches of single cord and pencil.The front part to have a shorter loose end with a braided por-

tion 15 inches long ; this part to measure IT^ inches to the but-ton loop and with an additional 7^ inches of single cord andpencil.The metal piece for the shoulder strap, curved in order to con-

form to contour of shoulder, to be 3^ inches long and f inchwide, with an opening at each end of about inch for the hook.The metal piece for shoulder knot to be 2 inches long and ^

inch wide, with opening for hook about inch wide with araised portion of metal in center 1 inch long to permit theshoulder knot holder to pass through.

2. BELT, SABER.FULL DRESS.

(a) Major General. Belt.To be of red Russia leather Ifinches wide with detachable sling. The belt to have threestripes of gold or gilt embroidery about ^ inch wide and i inchapart and i inch from top and bottom edges.

Plate.To be of gilt or gold metal, rectangular in shape, 2inches wide and 3 inches long, having a bright raised rim.To have in the center a wreath of laurel in silver or silvermetal partly encircling the coat of arms of the United States.All stars in the coat of arms to be of silver or silver metal

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4 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.nnd the eagle, shield, scroll, edge of clouds and rays to be ofbright polish.

Sling.To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide, embroid-ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-ment and hook to be of gilt metal.

(&) Brigadier general. Belt.To be of black webbing 1|inches wide with detachable slings.

Plate.To be a flat, smooth, brass buckle.Sling.To be of Russia leather, same as for major general.(c) Field officers. Belt.To be of black enameled leather If

inches wide having one large stripe of four vellum gold or giltlace,

Plate.Same as " IMajor general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide em-broidered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, beltattachment and hook to be of gilt metal.

(d) Officers holding permanent appointments in the staff corpsand departments below the rank of field officers, except Engi-neers. Belt.To be of black enameled leather If inches widehaving four stripes of gold lace interwoven with black silk,each stripe i-5 inch wide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.To be of same material as belt 1 inch wide embroid-

ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-ment and hook to be of gilt metal.

(e) Officers of Engineers. Belt.To be black enameledleather If inches wide, having four stripes of gold lace inter-woven with scarlet silk, each stripe 1^ inch wide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.Same as " Field officers," par. 2 (c).(/) Officers of Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry below the rank

of field officer. Belt.To be of black enameled leather Ifinches wide, having four stripes of gold lace interwoven withsilk, the color of the arm of service, each stripe to be ^ inchwide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling-Same as " Field officers," par. 2 (c).3. BELT, SHOTTIDER.(a) Chief Signal Officer Belt.To be of red Russian leather

25 inches wide, having four stripes of gold or gilt embroideryabout -\ inch wide and i inch apart and 5 inch from each edge.The loose end of belt to be finished off with a gilt metal tonguein the shape of a shield 2i inches wide and If inches long atwidest part. The ends of belt holding keeper to be turned underand buttoned over a gilt metal stud.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.Buckle.To be of gilt metal roimdiiig diMiiioiid shape, 4 inches

long and 2} inches wide, having an o[tening in center \\ incheslong and A inch wide.

Field glass case.To be of same material as belt, of a curvedshape about 6^ inches long, IJ inches wide, and H inches deepand to be attached with gilt metal rings and keepers. On thecover, which is secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, ismounted in gilt metal the device of the Signal Corps, uponwhich is superimposed a gilt eagle. The whole device to beabout 4 inches long and 2^ inches wide.

Keeper.To be of gilt metal, 2i inches wide, | inch long, and inch thick.

Pencils.Two in number, of gilt metal, fastened to a rosetteby chains about 4^ inches long and fitted into two holdersattached to a shield, the latter placed on the front of the belt,all of gilt metal.

(&) Other officers of the Signal Corps, including detailedofficers. Belt.The shoulder belt will correspond to the saberbelt.BueJde.Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).Field glass case.To be of black polished leather 5i incheslong, 1^ inches wide, and 1| inches deep. On the cover, which

is secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, is mounted in giltmetal the device of the Signal Corps, upon which is superim-posed a gilt eagle. The whole device 4 inches long and 21inches wide.Keeper.Same as " Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).Pencils.Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).4. BOOTS.(a) Black.To be of plain polished black leather, black enam-

eled or patent leather, closely fitting at top and to reach to apoint just below kneecap. The upper part of bootleg to bestiffened or half stiffened. The toe to be made plain withouttoecap or box.

(&) Russet.To be of plain russet leather, closely fitting attop, and to reach to a point just below the kneecap. The upperpart of bootleg to be stiffened or half stiffened. The toe to bemade plain without toecap or box.

(c) Rubber.To be black of same or similar pattern as thoseissued.

5. BREECHES (DRESS).The breeches will be cut loose in the thigh and tight from

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6 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.on the inside of le^ and knee, extending to a little below theleggiu and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch. To be fastenedfrom the knee down with laces or bnttons of appropriate sizeand color, either showing or concealed in a fly.(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief ofEngineers and Quartermaster General.To be of dark blue elas-tique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.

(&) Chief of Coast Artillery.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth li inches wideand welted at the edges.

(c) Chief of Engineers.To be of dark-blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1^ inches widewith a piping of white cloth i inch in width at each edge.

(d) Quartermaster General.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of buff cloth 1^ inches wideand welted at the edges.

(e) Officers below the rank of Brigadier General holdingpermanent appointments in the staff corps and departments,except Engineers, Quartermasters, and chaplains. To be darkblue elastique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.

(/) Officers of Engineers.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1^ inches widewith a piping of white cloth J inch in width on each edge.

ig) Officers of Quartermaster's Department.To be of darkblue elastique of adopted standard, with a stripe of buff cloth1^ inches wide and welted at the edges.

(/t) Chaplains.To be of black elastique without stripe, welt,or cord.

(?) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery.To be of sky-blueelastique of adopted standard, with stripes 1* inches wide andwelted at the edges and of the color of arm of service.

(;) Officers of Infantry.To be of sky-blue elastique ofadopted standard, with stripes 1^ inches wide and welted at theedges. The stripes to be white.

6. BREECHES (SERVICE).To be of olive drab woolen or cotton material, of adopted

standard, to match the service coat, without stripe, welt, orcord. To be cut loose in the thigh and tight from the kneedown, with ample length from the hip to the knee. To befastened from the knee down with laces or buttons of appropri-ate size and color, For mounted officers, to have a strapping ofthe same material, or buckskin of the same color, on the contactsurface on the inside of leg and knee, extending to a little belowthe leggin and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch.


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UNIFORM or UNITED STATES ARMY. 77. BUTTONS (BRONZE).(d) Officers, except Engineers.To bo of dull-finish bronze

metal, well lacquoied, and of permanent finish, circular andslij^'htly con\ex in shape, with the coat of arms of United Statesclearly stamped thereon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 lignefor small buttons, rim and background, same as in gilt buttons.

(1)) Engineers.To be of dull-finish bronze metal, well lac-quered and of permanent finish of same device and dimensionsas the gilt buttons.

8. BUTTONS (GILT).((/) Officers, except Engineers.To be of gold or gilt metal,

circular and slightly convex in shape, with a polished raisedrim, with the coat of arms of United States clearly stampedthereon in relief against a lined background. To be 36 lignefor large and 25 ligne for small buttons.

(6) Engineers.To be of gold or gilt metal, circular andconvex shape, having for the device an eagle holding in itsbeak a scroll bearing the word " EFsayons." In the distancea bastion with embrasures surrounded with water. A risingsum on the horizon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 ligne forsmall buttons.

9. CAP (DRESS).(a) General officers, except ftuartermaster General and Chief

of Coast Artillery.To be made of dark blue cloth of adoptedstandard.Badge.Coat of arms of the United States embroidered in

gold or gilt bullion in the front of the cap, taking in half ofthe upper part of velvet band and lower half of the two frontquarters.Band.To be of blue-black velvet, about If inches wide, uponwhich is embroidered oak leaves of gold or gilt metal bullion.The leaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of twoleaves about | inch in width. The velvet band with the goldleaves to encircle the entire cap.

Chin strap.To be f inch in width and 9 inches long, ofgold lace stitched on red Russia leather, edge to edge, fastenedat each end of visor with a regulation small gilt button.Crown.Ot dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, measuring

about lOi inches from front to rear and 91 inches from sideto side; to be stiffened in front by means of haircloth springssewed between the quarters and lining, falling without stiffeningto the rear. To have two black japanned eyelets 1^ inchesfrom the welt seam and about f inch on each side of side seamof quarters.


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8 UNIFORM or UNITED STAINES ARMY.Visor.To be of black patent leather, cut to slope to an

angle of about 45 when attached to cap. To be liued withembossed greeu hatter's leather, and on the outside two semi-circles of oak leaves embroidered in gold or gilt bullion. Theleaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of two leavesabout f inch in width.

{b) Quartermaster General.Same as "General officers"(par. 9 (a), p. 7), except as to hand, which will be of buff clothor velvet.

(c) Chief of Coast Artillery.Same as "General officers"(par. 9 (), p. 7), except as to hand, which will be of scarletvelvet.

(d) Field oificers.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a),p. 7.Badge.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Ba?id.A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about

i inch in width on the top and bottom and in the center asilk band f inch wide, of the color of the corps or arm of theservice.

Chin strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Visor.Same as " General officers," par. 9 ()(e) Officers below the rank of field officers.Same as "Gen-

eral officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Badge.Same as "General officers," par. 9 {a),\i. 7.Band.Same as "Field officers," par. 9 (d).Chin strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," ijar. 9 (a), p. 7.Visor.Same as "General officers" (par. 9 (a)), except that

a plain visor will be substituted for the embroidered visor.(/) Chaplain, veterinarian, dental surgeon, and acting dental

surgeon.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Badge.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Band.To be a plain band of black mohair braid about IJ

inches wide.Chin strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Visor.Same as " Officers below the rank of field officer," par.9 (e).10. CAP (SERVICE).To be made of 13-ounce olive drab woolen material, of adopted

standard, of same general design and pattern as the dress cap,par. 9, p. 7.

Badge.Coat of arms of the United States in dull finishedbronze metal, taking in half the upper part of mohair band and


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 9the lower part of front two quarters; to be attached to front ofcap by means of a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.Band.To be olive drab mohair braid about IJ inches in

width around entire cap.Chin !^traf).Russet leather, about l inch in width and 9inches long, fastened at each end of visor with a regulation

small bronze button.Cromn.Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth stiffen-

ing inserted between the lining and front quarter; crown toslope to rear without stiffening.

Visor.Top piece of russet leather, lined with embossed greenhatter's leather ; to be waterproof.

11. CAP (WHITE).To be made of either linen or cottonduck of adopted standard of the same dimensions and patternas the dress cap, par. 9, p. 7. The cap to be without lining. Tohave detachable covers which fit snugly over body band.Badge.Gold or gilt metal coat of arms of the United States,

taking in the upper part of the band and the lower half of thetwo front quarters; to be attached to front of cover by meansof a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.Band.To have a band of white braid about If inches wide

entirely around the cap. Bottom of body band to be lined withdark-blue cloth entirely around.Chin strap.To be of gold lace stitched on patent leather

edge to edge, inch in width and 9 inches long, fastened ateach end of visor with a small regulation gilt button.Crown (cover).Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth

stiffening inserted in the front quarter; crown to slope to rearwithout stiffening.

Visor.To be of black patent leather lined with embossedgreen hatter's leather cut to slope about 45 when attached tocap.

12. CAPKTo be of dark blue beaver of adopted standard toreach to the tops of fingers with the arms dropped to thesides, but not below the knee. To have a rolling (Prussian)collar of blue-black velvet, about 3 inches wide, fastened w^ithhook and eye. An agraffe of black mohair cord to fasten acrossthe breast, one end to be secured in front and just below thelower end of left shoulder seam with a black mohair olivettebutton. A button of the same description to be placed in frontand just below the lower end of right shoulder seam to engagethe other end of agraffe.Capes to be lined as follows:((/) General oiRcers and officers of the staff corps and depart-

ments, except Quartermaster's Department, dark blue.2720412 4


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10 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.(&) Officers of the ftuartermaster's Department, buff.(c) Officers of Infantry, ligbt blue.(d) Officers of Artillery, scarlet,(c) Officers of Cavalry, yellow.13. CHAPEAU.To be of black silk pliisb baving a rosette

of black silk, elliptical in shape, about 5 inches long and 3inches wide on right side in center, slanting forward ; in thecenter of this to be a strip of gold lace, the coat of arms of theUnited States in gold or gilt bullion embroidered on the upperend ; the lower end to have one large gilt coat button, all to besurrounded by gold or gilt embroidery i inch in width. Tohave over center of chapeau two black ostrich plumes extend-ing down to end of chapeau in rear. To have in both frontand back a tassel consisting of five each, large and small, goldor gilt bullions about 3 inches long, to have on each side a1^ inch black corded silk ribbon running diagonally from ballof tassel to center of chapeau, the ends fastened under sweatleather about 2h inches apart.

14. COATS (DRESS).(a) General officers.Body.A double-breasted sack coat of dark-blue crepe of

adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily.Collar.To be standing and fall of suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes.Shoulder strap.As described in par. 46. p. 24, will be placed

on each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.SJcirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point of

hip to the bend of knee, according to height of wearer.Sleeve.Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on the

cuff just in front of the hind arm seam.Vertical opening.To be on the left side of body, extending

2 inches above and 2 inches below the point of hip to admit ofhooking up the saber.

Collar ornaments.See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.Buttons.Tiarge gilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast

as followsGeneral.Two rows. 12 in each row, placed by fours, the

distance between rows being from S to 10 inches at the topand from 4 to 5 inches at the bottom.Lieutenant general.The same as for " General," except

that there will be 10 buttons in each row, the upper and lowergroups by threes and the middle groups by fours.Major general.The same as for " General," except that

there will be 9 buttons in each row, placed by threes.Brigadier general.The same as for " General," except that

there will be 8 buttons in each row, placed in pairs.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 11(6) Other officers.body.A single-breasted sack coat of dark-blue crepe of

adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily, and to close infront with suitable concealed fastenings.

Collar.To be standing collar of suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes. To be trimmed with lustrous flat blackmohair braid, of adopted standard, of same width as the heightof collar.

Opcnitigs.To be on each side of body at the hip, and on theleft side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the opening, toadmit of hooking up the saber.

Skirt.To extend two-thirds the distance from the point ofhip to the bend of the knee, according to height of wearer.Shoulder strap.To be as described in par. 46, p. 24, placedon each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.Trimmings.The front edges of the body and the bottom of

the skirt and both sides of vertical opening on each side fora distance of 6 inches to be trimmed with lustrous flat blackmohair braid, of adopted standard, 1\ iucJies wide.

Collar ornanieuts.See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.15. COATS (FULL DRESS).(a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers and Quarter-

master General.Body.To be a double-breasled frock coat of dark-blue cloth

of adopted standard.Collar.To be standing, of suitable height, of blue-black

velvet.Skirt.To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the

point of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, withpockets on the inside of skirt.

Sleeve.To have a cuff of blue-black velvet -! inches wide.Buttons.Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on the

cuff just in front of the hind arm seam. Two rows of largegilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast of the coat, asprescribed for the dress coat, according to rank. Two largegilt coat buttons will be placed at the back of waist and onelarge gilt coat button near the end of each skirt, making fourbuttons on the back of skirt.Ornamentation of collar for the general, lieutenant general,and the Chief of Staff, will be such ns they may prescribe, re-spectively. For other general officers the collar will be orna-mented with a band of oak leaves embroidered in gold and ex-tending all the way around.Ornamentation of sleeve for the general, lieutenant general,

and the Chief of Staff will be such as they may prescribe, re-


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12 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.spectively. For other general officers the velvet cuff of thesleeve will be ornamented with a band of oak leaves embroideredin gold to be 1 inch below the upper edge of the velvet cuff.

(b) Chief of Engineers.The same as that of "Generalofficers." p;ir. 15 (), p. 11, with the following exceptions:

Piping.A piping of scarlet velvet i inch wide to be placedalong the upper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuingdown the edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top anddown the outer edge of the left back skirt.Back slashes.A slash of scarlet velvet to be placed on each

back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the 'waistto bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist button to 2inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one rowof ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, placed upon white braidshowing 5^2 inch of braid on each side. The outer edge ofbraid to be i inch from outer edge of scarlet velvet andfollowing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower giltbutton will be placed in the lower corner of slash just insidethe gold lace.

(c) duartermaster General.The same as that of "Generalofficers," par. 15 (), p. 11, with the following exceptions:

Collar and cuffs.To be of buff cloth or velvet.Piping.Piping of buff cloth or velvet i inch wide to be placedalong the upper and outer edges of left lapel, continuing downthe edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top and downouter edge of left back skirt.Back slashes.A slash of buff cloth or velvet to be placed

on each back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance fromthe waist to bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist buttonto 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with onerow of ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace. The outer edge of laceto be 1 inch from the outer edge of buff cloth or velvet and fol-lowing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower gilt buttonwill be placed in the lower corner of the slash just inside thegold lace.

(d) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, except offi-cers of Engineers and those holding permanent appointments inthe Quartermaster's Department.Body.A double-breasted frock coat of dark-blue cloth ofadopted standard.

Collar.To be standing of suitable height.Skirt.To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the

IK)int of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, withpockets on the inside of skirt.

Buttons.Two rows of nine large gilt coat buttons will beplaced on the breast at eaual iutervnls. distance between rows


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UNIFORM OF UNITIOD STATES ARMY. 13being from 8 to 10 inclies at tlio top niul 4 to 5 inches at thebottom. Two large gilt coat buttons will be placed at the backof waist and one large gilt coat bntton nenr the end of eachskirt, making four buttons on the back of skirt.

Ormunvntation of collar will consist of two bands of ^-inchtwo-vellum gold or gilt wire lace, passing all around the collarand parallel with its edge. The upper edge of the upper bandbeing -} inch from the edge of the collar ; the lower edge of thelower band resting on the collar seam. The upper band to bebrought down parallel to the front edges of the collar, a dis-tance of i inch therefrom and to be joined to lower band. Thetwo bands of gold or gilt lace to be on a ground of silk of thecolor of the facings of the corps, department, or arm of service.Ornamentation of sleeve will be a band of ^-inch two-vellumgold or gilt wire lace passing around the cuff 2\ inches from theend of the sleeve; to be surmounted by the insignia of rank andthe insignia of the corps, department, or arm of service. See" Insignia," par. 31, p. 21.

(e) Officers of Engineers.Same as that of all officers belowthe rank of brigadier general with the following exceptions:

Piiring.A piping of scarlet cloth i inch in width to be placedalong the top, bottom, and front edges of collar, along the upperand outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down the edge ofthe left skirt to the bottom, and across the top and down theouter edge of the left back skirt.Back slashes.Same as for " Chief of Engineers," par. 15

(&), p. 12, only scarlet cloth in place of velvet.(/) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter-

master's Department.The same as all other officers below therank of brigadier general, par. 15 (d), p. 12, with the followingexceptions

Guffs.To be of buff cloth 2^ inches deep.Piping.^A piping of buff cloth i inch wide to be placed

along the top, bottom, and front edges of collar and along theupper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down theedge of the left skirt to the bottom, and across the top anddown the outer edge of the left back skirt.Back slashes.A slash of buff cloth to be placed on eachback skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the waist

to the bottom of skirt, and from nothing at the waist buttonto 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with onerow of ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, the outer edge oflace to be 1 inch from the outer edge of buff cloth and follow-


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14 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.ing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower large gilt coatbutton will be placed in lower corner of slash just inside thegold lace.

(g) Chaplain.A single-breasted frock coat of black clothwith standing collar of suitable height, fastened with hooks andeyes. The skirt to extend three-quarters of the distance fromthe point of hip to bend of knee. To be fastened down thefront with nine cloth buttons. A shoulder strap, as describedin par. 46 (k), p. 25, will be placed on each shoulder, touchingand parallel to the sleeve head seam.

16. COATS (SERVICE).Body.To be a single-breasted sack coat of olive drab woolen

or cotton material of adopted standard; to fit closely at thewaist and easy over the chest; buttoned down the front withfive large coat buttons.

Buttons.To be five large and six small bronze buttons. See" Button," par. 7, p. 7.

CoUar.To be standing collar of a suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes.

Pockets.Four outside patch pockets, two breast and two hip,slightly rounded at lower corners, and covered with a flapslightly rounded at the lower corners and coming to a point inthe center, and buttoned by a small coat button.

Skirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point ofhip to the bend of knee according to height of wearer.Shoulder loops.On each shoulder a loop of same material as

the coat let in at the sleeve head seam and reaching to theedge of the collar, buttoning at the upper end with a small coatbutton. Loops to be about 2 inches wide at the lower end and1 inch wide at the collar end, and cross stitched down toshoulder about 2 inches from the lower end.Ornamentation on sleeve.Officers, except the General Staff

Corps, will wear a band of brown braid ^ inch wide on thesleeves and lower edge of the braid 3 inches from the end ofthe sleeve. For officers of the General Staff Corps the braidwill bo black.

17. COATS (SPECIAL EVENING DEESS).An evening dresscoat of dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, cut on the lines ofthe civilian dress coat, five buttonholes on each lapel and twolarge gilt coat buttons on each side.

Ornamentation.The sleeves of the coat to be ornamentedfor all officers in the same manner as the sleeves of their full-dress coats, par. 15, p. 11.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 1518. COATS (WHITE).Body.A single-breasted sack coat of linen or cotton duck,

of adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily and closed infront with suitable concealed fastenings.

Collar.To be standing collar of suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes; to be trimmed with flat white braid ofsame width as height of collar.

Loops.On each shoulder a loop of same material as the coat,let in at sleeve head seam and reaching to the edge of the col-lar and buttoning at the upper end with a small gilt button.

Openings.A vertical opening on each side at the hip, andon the left side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the openingto admit of hooking up the saber.

SJcirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point of hipto bend of knee, according to height of wearer.Trimming.The coat to be trimmed with white flat braid

1^ inches wide, of adopted standard, down the front edges alongthe bottom of skirt and for 6 inches upward on both sides ofvertical opening on each side.

Collar ornaments.See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.Insignia of rank.See " Insignia," par. 29, p. 20.19. EPAULETTE.(a) General officers, except general officers of the General

Staff.To be of gold or gilt metal with a solid crescent of brightpolish, to have a strap of gold or gilt lace 2^ inches wide and6 inches long surrounded by an embroidered border of i inchto points of crescent. Frog to be Si inches at widest part,having in the center the coat of arms of the United Statesembroidered in gold or gilt bullion mounted upon a circle.Crescent to be 1 inch at widest part and surrounded on insideand outside by gold or gilt Jaceron. On outer edge of crescentoutside of Jaceron to have an embroidered roll inch in width,terminating at the straps. To have suspended from the crescentthree rows of gold or gilt bullion 3:1 inches long. Outside rowto be f inch in diameter and the other rows slightly less in properproportion. To have under the strap a suitable attachment forfastening to shoulder of coat. For major general, two starswith points up, 1 inch between centers and equidistant betweenthe lower edge of button and a line between cusps of crescent.For brigadier general, one star with point up; center of starmidway between the lower edge of button and a line betweenthe cusps of crescent.

(6) General officers of the General Staff.To be the same asfor general officers with the exception that the coat of arms of


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16 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAl'ES AiniY.the United States will be replaced by the insignia of the GeneralStaff Corps. See "Insignia," par. 26 (h), p. 17.

20. FACINGS.(a) General officers, except Quartermaster General.To be

dark blue.(&) Quartermaster general.To be buff.

For officers holding permanent appointments in the(c) Adjutant General's Department, dark blue.(d) Inspector General's Department, dark blue.(e) Judge Advocate General's Department, dark blue.(/) Quartermaster's Department, buff.(g) Subsistence Department, dark blue.(/


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UNlFOim OF UNITED STA1T.S ARMY. 17(h) General Staff Corps.(%)at of anus of the United States

iu gold or gilt Diotal and enamel. ^ inch high, superinii)osed onn five-pointed star of silver or white metal. Star to be liinches from point to point.

(c) The Adjutant General's Department.A sliield of goldor gilt nielal 1 inch in height and il inch in width,(d) Inspector General's Department.A sword and fasces

crossed and wre;.thed in gold or gilt metal and the inscription"Droit Et Avant "" in bine enameled letters in ni)per part ofwreath. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(c) Judge Advocate Generals Department.A sword and pencrossed and wreathed, of gold or gilt metal, the device to be 1inch in height.

(/) Quartermaster's Department.A sword and pen crossedon a wheel, snrmounted by a spread-eagle in gold or gilt metal.The rim of the wheel to be of bine enamel, set with stars.The device to be 1 inch in height.

ig) Medical Corps.A caducens of gold or gilt metal. 1 inchin height.

(h) Medical Reserve Corps.A cadnceus of gold or gilt metal,1 inch in height. sni)erimposed in the center by a monogramof dull-tinished bronze bearing the letters " R. C." | inch high.

(i) Dental surgeon.A caducens of gold or gilt metal, 1 inchin height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of dull-finished bronze bearing the letters " D. C." f inch high.

ij) Ordnance Department.A shell and flame of gold or giltmetal each * inch in height. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(k) Signal Corps.Two crossed signal flags with a torch inthe center of gold or gilt metal, device to be 1 inch in height.

(I) Cavalry.l\vo crossed sabers in gold or gilt metal, 1inch in height. The number of the regiment inch high in theupper angle.

(m) Field Artillery.Two crossed field guns in gold or giltmetal, 1 inch in height, with an oval shape raised center of thesame metal. The center of oval to be red enamel with a giltwheel on it. The number of the regiment f inch high in theupper angle.

(n) Coast Artillery.Two crossed cannon of gold or giltmetal with an oval shape raised center of same metal. Thecenter of oval to be red enamel with projectile, point up, ofgold or gilt metal. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(o) Infantry.Two crossed rifles of gold or gilt metal, 1 inchin height. The number of the regiment inch high iu theupper angle.


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18 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAITS ARMY.(p) Philippine Scouts.To be the same as Infantry with the

exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, inch high willreplace the number of the regiment.

(q) Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry.To be the same asInfantry with the exception that the letters " P. R." in Gothicdesign, inch high will replace the number of the regiment.

(r) Aides.A shield of the United States, inch high andf inch wide at the top. Stripes of the shield of red and whiteenamel and field of blue enamel ; entire shield bordered in goldor gilt. Shield to be surmounted by a spread-eagle i inchhigh in gold or gilt metal. On the blue field of the shield astar or stars, according to rank of the general on whose staffthe officer is serving.

(s) Regimental staff officers.Kegimental adjutants, quarter-masters, commissaries and adjutants of artillery districts willwear in the lower angle of the insignia a device ^ inch highof the respective departments to which their duties correspond.Battalion and squadron quartermasters and commissaries willwear the quartermaster's device. The battalion adjutants andquartermasters of engineer battalions will wear the devicesabove the center turret.

(t) Chaplain.The same as for regimental staff officers ex-cept they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latincross of gold or gilt metal ^ inch high.

(w) Veterinarian.The device of arm of service with numberof regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of a horse^ inch high, shod, toe down, with wings on the sides, of whitemetal, in lower angle.

27. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT.SILVER OR WHITE METAL.() Corps of Engineers.To be the letters "U S" in Gothic

design, inch high, each letter to be followed by a period.(h) Corps of Engineers.A turreted castle, 1 inch in height.(c) Subsistence department.A crescent, f inch between

cusps.(d) Acting dental surgeon.A caduceus 1 inch high, super-

imposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metalbearing the letters " D. S." f inch high.28. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT.

BRONZE METAL.(a) All officers.To be the letters "U S" in Gothic design,

t inch high, each letter to be followed by a period. (To desig-


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AR.MY. 19nate officers of Volunteers these letters will be followed by theletter "V".')

(h) General Staff Corps.Coat of anus of the United States,f inch hi,ijjh, superimposed on a five-pointed star, star to be 1^inches from point to point.

(c) The Adjutant General's Department.A shield 1 inchin heiixht and 5 inch in width.

(d) Inspector General's Department.A sword and fasces,crossed and wreathed, and the inscription " Droit Et Avantin upper part of wreath. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(c) Judge Advocate General's Department.A sword and pen,crossed and wreathed. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(/) Quartermaster's Department.A sword and pen crossedon a wheel, surmounted by a spread-eagle. The rim of thewheel set with stars. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(g) Subsistence Department.A crescent, f inch betweencusps.

(h) Medical Corps. A caduceus 1 inch in height.(i) Medical Reserve Corps.A caduceus, 1 inch in height,

superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metalbearing the letters " R. C." | inch high.(7) Dental surgeon.A caduceus of bronze metal, 1 inch inheight, superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or giltmetal bearing the letters " D. C." | inch high.

(k) Ordnance Department.A shell and flame, each i inchin height. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(l) Signal Corps.Two crossed signal flags with a torch inthe center. Device to be 1 inch in height.

(m) Cavalry.Two crossed sabers, 1 inch in height.(n) Field Artillery.Two crossed field guns, 1 inch in height,with an oval shape raised center of the same metal. The center

of oval to have a wheel on it.(o) Coast Artillery.Two crossed cannon with an oval-

shape raised center of same metal. The center of oval to havea projectile on it, point up. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(p) Infantry.Two crossed rifles, 1 inch in height.(g) Philippine Scouts.To be the same as Infantry, with the

exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, % inch high,will replace the number of the regiment.

(r) Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry.To be the same asInfantry with the exception that the letters " P. R. " in Gothicdesign, f inch high will replace the number of the regiment.

(s) Aides.A shield of the United States, J inch high andJ inch wide at the top. Shield to be surmounted by a spread


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20 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AK^klY.eagle i inch high. On the field of the shield a star or stars,according to rank of the general on whose staff the officer isserving.(0 Regimental Staff Officers,Regimental adjutants, quar-

termasters, commissaries, and adjutants of artillery districtwill wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device 1 inchhigh of the respective department to which their duties corre-spond. Battalion and squadron quartermaster and commis-saries will wear the quartermaster's device. The hattalionadjutant and quartermaster of engineer battalions will wearthe devices above the center turret.

(w) Chaplain.The same as for regimental staff officers ex-cept they wnll wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latincross, i inch high.

(v) Veterinarians.The device of arm of service with num-ber of regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of ahorse, ^ inch high, shod, toe down with wings on the sides inlower angle.

29. INSIGNIA ON SHOULDER LOOP.'(a) General.Coat of arms of United States and two silver

stars. Stars to be f inch wide from point to point. Coat ofarms to be IJ inches in height.(6) Lieutenant general.One large silver star, IJ inches

wide between points and two small silver stars, J inch widebetween points.

(c) Major general.Two silver stars f inch wide betweenpoints.

(d) Brigadier general.One silver star f inch wide betweenpoints.

(e) Colonel.A silver spread eagle f inch high and 2 inchesbetween tips of wings.(/) Lieutenant colonel,A silver leaf 1 inch high and f inch

across,(g) Major,A gold leaf 1 inch high and f inch across,(Ji) Captain,Two silver bars each i inch wide and 1 inch

long. Bars to be i inch apart.(i) First lieutenant,One silver bar ^ inch wide and 1 inch

long,(j) Chaplain,A Latin cross of silver 1 inch in height,30, INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF SHIRT WHEN COAT IS NOTWORN.(a) General,Same {;s par, 29 (a).(&) Lieutenant general,Same as par. 29 (h).

1 See par. 83, p, 28, Uniform Regulations.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AR^IY. 21(c) Major general.Same as par. 29 (c), p. 20.((/) Brigadier general.Same as par. 29 (d), p. 20.(c) Colonel.Sume as par. 29 (e), p. 20.(/) Lieutenant colonel.Same as par. 29 (/), p. 20.(g) Major.Snme as par. 29. (g), p. 20.(/) Captain. S;i 1110 as par. 29 (h), p. 20.(i) First lieutenant.Siniie as par. 29 (t), p. 20.(;) Chaplnin.Snme as par. 29 (j), p. 20.31. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE.

FULL DRESS AND SPECIAL EVENING DRESS COAT AND MESS JACKET.(a) Major general.Two silver stars J inch between the

points. For general ofBcers of the st;jff corps and departmentsthe proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1 inchabove the cuff and the stars 1 inch above that insignia, 2f inchesbetween the centers, center of interval above insignia.

(&) Brigadier general.One silver star, f inch wide betweenthe points. For general officers of the staff corps and depart-ments the proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1inch above the cuff and the star 1 inch above that insignia.

(c) Colonel.A knot composed of three loops, one largeupper and two small lower loops. Knot to be formed by fiverows of ^-inch gold or gilt soutache, ends of knot resting ongold band of sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot to be 8i inchesfrom upper edge of gold band to top of upper loop and 6finches across between outer edges of lower loops. Insignia ofcorps, department, or arm of service will be worn in the centerof space formed by the lower curves of the knot and the upperedge of the gold-lace band.

(d) Lieutenant colonel.Same knot as for colonel, exceptthat there will be four rows of gold or gilt soutache.(e) Major.Same knot as for colonel, except that there will

be three rows of gold or gilt soutache.(/) Captain.Sjmie knot as for colonel, except that there will

be two rows of gold or gilt soutache.(g) First lieutenant.Same knot as for colonel, except that

there will be one row of gold or gilt soutache.32. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE OF OVERCOAT.(a) Officers below the rank of general, except officers of the

General Staff Corps.A knot composed of three loops of onelarge upper and two smaller lower loops. Knot to be formedof i-inch black soutache. Ends of knot resting on bottom ofsleeve. Outside dimensions of knot. 9J inches from lower edgeof sleeve to top of upper loop and 7^ inches across betweenouter edges of lower loops.


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22 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.(b) Colonel.The knot will be composed of five rows of

|-inch black soutache.(c) Lieutenant colonel.The knot will be composed of four

rows of -4-inch black soutache.{(l) Major.The knot will be composed of three rows ofJ-inch black soutache.(c) Captain.The knot will be composed of two rows of

^-inch black soutache.(/) First lieutenant.The knot will be composed of one row

of i-inch black soutache.(g) Officers of the General Staff Corps, below the rank of

brigadier general.The same as for all other oflScers except thatthe ends of the knot will rest on a band of black mohair braid |inch wide; the knver edge of braid 2i inches above the end ofthe sleeve.

33. LEGGINS, LEATHER.To be of good quality tan colorrusset leather or pigskin and cut in one piece and molded toconform to contour of the leg. To be fastened by one strapwound diagonally around the leg from the bottom to the topand fastened at the top with a bronze buckle. To have anadditional small strap and bronze buckle at top to hold theleggin firmly in place.

34. LEGGINS, CANVAS.To be as issued.35. MESS JACKET, BLUE.To be of dark blue cloth of

adopted standard.Body.To be cut like special evening dress (par. 17, p. 14), to

descend to point of hips, slightly curved to a peak behind andin front ; two buttonholes on each front, below the turn oflapel, the lower hole being about I5 inches from bottom of coatthree large gilt regulation coat buttons on each side beginningabout li inches from bottom of coat and spaced 2 to 3* inchesapart, following the line of outer edge of lapel; suitableshoulder-knot fastenings at upper and lower ends of shoulder.

Lapels.To have three buttonholes on the turn, equallyspaced, and a facing of cloth of color of facing of arm of service,outer edge of facing to be 1^ inches from the edge of lapel andparallel to it, and follow the line of step and seam of collar.

/S'/ccfc.s'.To be ornamented the same as sleeves of full-dresscoat, par. 15 (a-d), p. 11-13.36. MESS JACKET, WHITE.To be of duck of adopted

standard and conform in cut to the blue mess jacket, par. 35.The sleeve ornamentation to conform in design to that on thesleeves of the full dress coat (par. 15 {a-d), p. 11-13), to be^-inch white braid and i-inch white cord. Buttons to be same


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATFS ARMY. 23as on bhio mess jacket (par. 35. p. 22), but detacliable. Forgeneral officers the cuff will be of heavy braid.

37. OILSKIN CLOTHING.As issued.38. OVERCOAT. OLIVE DRAB.Body.A double-breasted ulster of olive drab woolen material

of adopted standard, with plaited back, suitably lined andclosing by means of a double row of buttons, five on eachside, 45 ligne in diameter. Coat to extend from 8 to 10 inchesbelow the knee according to height of wearer. At the waistline to have back straps let in at side seams and to buttontogether with two large buttons and buttonholes.

Buttons.To be of horn, conforming in color to the materialof the coat.

Collar.To be standing and fall ; stand to be of suitableheight closed in front with hooks and eyes and the fall not lessthan 4 nor more than 5 inches in width. A flap of the samematerial as coat 5 inches in length and 2 inches in width, witha buttonhole in each end, made detachable, to close the fall ofcollar when worn closed.

Openings.The lining to be slit and fastened to pocket open-ings to allow the hand to go through to pocket of trousers andpermit the hooking up of saber. Slit to be closed with a smallbutton and buttonhole inside. To have another slit in backabout 25 inches long from the bottom, and closed with threesmall buttons and buttonholes concealed.

Pockets.Two outside-welted, one on each side, with verticalopenings. The center of pocket about opposite the lower but-ton, and placed on a line with the front seam of sleeve.

Skirt.The front corners to be provided with buttons andflap so that corners may be turned back when it is necessaryto facilitate marching.

Sleeve.To be without cuff or slit.Ornamentation.General officers. A band of lustrous black

mohiiir braid, li. inches wide, placed with its lower edge 2^inches above end of sleeve. A second band of lustrous blackmohair braid, I inch wide, 1* inches above the lower band.

39. OVERCOAT, CANVAS (BLANKET LINED).As issued.40.. OVERSHOES, ARCTICAs issued.41. SABER KNOT (DRESS).(a) General officers.To be of heavy gold or gilt cord, i

inch in diameter and 13^ inches in length, with a gold or giltbraided keeper i inch wide and a gold or gilt braided acornIJ inches in diameter and 2 inches in length.

(&) Other officers.To be a strap of i-inch wide gold or giltlace 13^ inches long, with a row of black silk interwoven, i


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24 UNIFOKM OF UNITED STATES AKMY.inch from each edge. A keeper f inch wide, of blade silk andgold or gilt Ijice interwoven. An acorn 1^ inches in diameterand 3 2 inches long of black silk and gold or gilt lace interwoven.

42. SASER KNOT (SERVICE).A plaited leather cord 13^ inches long and ts inch in diameter,with two ^-inch plaited leather keepers, with a tassel | inch

in diameter and 3^ inches in length. Lower end of tassel con-fined with a plaited leather bnnd i inch in width. The npperend of knot to have a double-loop attachment * inch wide and21 inches in length, with a hole in each end and in the centerto fasten over a bronze stud; upper loop secured by a keeperof plaited leather i inch in width.

43. SASH.(a) Major general.To be of buff silk net 5^ inches wide and

96 inches in length to tassel. Tassels to be 9 inches in lengthcomplete.

(&) Brigadier general.To be of buff silk net 3 inches wideand 45 inches long, lined the entire length. To have four foldsf inch overlapping down. To have on one end a knot andhanger of same material as sash, 8 inches long with a tassel 9inches long attached. To have a gold or gilt metal hook onunderside of knot. To have on the other end a sliding knotand tassel of same dimensions and material as on opposite endwith a gold or gilt metal eye on the underside of knot. To havea. strap and buckle on the inside of the s-ish for adjusting thesash to the waist.

44. SHIRTS (OLIVE DRAB).As issued.45. SHOULDER KNOT.To be of gold or gilt cord i inch in

diiiuieter. The knot to be formed of 4 plaits of 3-cord androunded at the top. A small gold or gilt coat button in the upperend of knot. Knot to be not more than 5| inches long and 2iinches wide, conforming to shoulder ; to be stiffened on theunderside with a flexible backing covered with cloth of thecolor of coat; to have attached to the strap a suitable attach-ment for fastening to the shoulder of coat. Insignia of rank tobe placed in the same relative position as on the shoulder loop,,par. 29, p. 20.

48. SHOULDER STRAP.To be 4 inches long and If incheswide with a raised border of gold or gilt embroidery f inchwide; on the inside and outside of border to have a gold or gilttwisted wire iV inch in diameter. The field of strap to be ofcloth of the color of the facings of corps, department, or armof service (see facings, par. 20, p. 16). Strap to be mounted oncloth of same color of coat and stiffened with a flexible backing.


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UKllOK.M OF XINITED STATES ARMY. 25The iiislj^'iiia of rank to be placed in field of strap as follows:(a) General.Two silver embroidered stars of five rays each

and gold embroidered "Anns of the United States." See " In-signia," par. 29 (a), p. 20.

(&) Lieutenant general.Tliree silver embroidered stars offive rays each, one star on the center of strap and one at eachend, eqnidistant between the center and outer edge of thestrap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (&), p. 20.

(c) Major general.Two silver embroidered stars; tlie cen-ter of each star to be 1 incli from the outer edge of the goldembroidery on ends of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (c),p. 20.

(d) Brigadier general.One silver embroidered star at cen-ter of strap. See " Insignia," par. 29 (d), p. 20.(c) Colonel.A silver embroidered spread eagle on the center

of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (e), p. 20.(/) Lieutenant colonel.A sih er embroidered leaf at each

end of strap, each leaf extending | inch from the end of strap.See "Insignia," par. 29 (/), p. 20..

(g) Major.A gold embroidered leaf at each end of strap.See "Insignia," par. 29 (g), p. 20.

(h) Captain.Two silver embroidered bars at each end,placed parallel to the ends of the strap; the distance betweenthem and the border equal to the width of the ])order. See"Insignia," par. 29 (/?), p. 20.

(i) First lieutenant.One silver embroidered bar at eachend, placed parallel to the ends of the straps, at a distance fromthe ends equal to the width of the border. See " Insignia,'par. 29 (0, P- 20.

(;) Second lieutenant.Same as i)rescribed in par. 46, p. 24,omitting reference to insignia of rank.(k) Chaplain.A plain Latin cross of silver in the center,

long arm parallel to length of strap, head of cross to the rear.See "Insignia," par. 29 (;), p. 20.

47. SWEATERS, OLIVE DRAB.As issued.48. TROUSERS.

DRESS.(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of

Engineers, and Quartermaster General.To be of dark-bluedoeskin of adojjted standard without stripe, welt, or cord.

(ft) Chief of Coast Artillery.To be of dark-blue doeskin ofadopted standard with a stripe of scarlet cloth H inches wideand \yelted at the edges.


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26 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAITS ARMY.(c) Chief of Engineers.To be of dark-blue doeskin of

adopted standard with stripes of scarlet cloth 1^ inches widewith a piping of white cloth ^ inch in width on each edge.

(d) Quartermaster General.To be of diU'k-bUie doeskin ofadopted standard with a stri]!e of buff cloth 1^ inches wide andwelted at the edges.

(e) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-manent appointments in the staff corps and departments, exceptQuartermaster's Department and Engineers.To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard without stripe, welt, or cord.

(/) Officers of the Engineer Corps.To be of dark-blue doe-skin of adopted standard; to have a scarlet stripe 1^ inchesin width with a piping of white cloth i inch in width on eachedge.

(g) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter-master's Department.To be of dark-blue doeskin of adoptedstandard; to have a stripe of buff cloth 1^ inches wide andwelted at the edges.

(h) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery.To be of sky-bluedoeskin of adopted standard, with stripes 1^ inches wide andwelted at the edges and of the color of the arm of the service.(i) Officers of Infantry.To be of sky-blue doeskin of adoptedstandard, with stripes li inches wide and welted at the edges.The stripes to be white.

(j) Chaplain.To be of plain black cloth, without stripe,welt, or cord.

49. TROUSERS.FULL DRESS.

(a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers.To be dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with two stripes of gold wirelace i inch wide, with i inch interval between them, mountedupon velvet, of color of cuffs and collar of coat, and placed downthe side seam.

(&) Chief of Engineers.To be the same as for "Generalofficers," par. 49 (a), with the exception that the intervalbetween the two stripes wnll be scarlet velvet.

(c) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-manent appointments in the staif corps and departments, exceptofficers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers.To beof dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with one stripe ofgold wire lace J inch wide down the side seam.

50. TROTTSERS, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS.For officers ofCavalry, Artillery, and Infantry to be of dark-blue cloth ofadopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 2751. TROUSERS, WHITE.To be of linen or cotton duck of

adopted sttiiulard to match the white coat, without stripe, welt,or cord.

52. VEST, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS AND MESS JACKET.To be of same material as the blue and white mess jacket(par. 35 and 30, p. 22), sint?le-breasted, cut low, with rollingcollar and fastened with small gilt regulation buttons.

ENLISTED MEN.53. BELTS, WAIST.As issued.54. BOOTS, RUBBER.Ih\lf-hip and hip, as issued.55. BREECHES, SERVICE.(a) Woolen.As issued.(&) Cotton.As issued.66. BUTTONS.(a) Gilt.Coat, large and small, as issued.(&) Bronze.Overcoat and coat, large and small, as issued.57. CAPS.(a) Blanket lined (until exhausted).As issued.(h) Dress.To be 17-ouuce dark-blue cloth, as issued.(c) Fur.As issued.(d) Service.To be of 13-ounce olive-drab woolen cloth, as

issued.(e) White.To be of duck, as issued.(/) Winter.As issued.58. CAP BANDS.As issued, and conforming in color to the

facings of the arm of service.59. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

FIELD ARTILLERY ( SCARLET).(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant.^Three inverted V-

shaped bars with two horizontal bars below, the lower V-shapedbar forming a tie with the upper horizontal bar, as issued.

(h) Battalion sergeant major.Three inverted V-shaped barsand an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-shapedbar, as issued.

(c) Chief mechanic.Two crossed hammers with a wreathbelow, as issued.

(d) Chief musician.Three inverted V-shaped bars and anarc of two bars, the upper bar of arc forming a tie to lower V-shaped bar and inclosing a bugle, as issued.

(e) Chief trumpeter.Three inverted V-shaped bars and anarc of one bar forming a tie with lower V-shaped bar and in-closing a bugle.


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28 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.(/) Color Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars, with a

star below, as issued.(g) Cook.A cook's cap, as issued.(//) Corporal.Two inverted V-shaped bars, as issued(i) Drum major.Three inverted V-shaped bars with twocrossed batons below, as issued.(j) First-class gunner.Projectile, point up, with bar below,

as issued.(k) First sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with

lozenge below, as issued.(0 Horseshoer.A horseshoe, toe up, as issued.(m) Lance corporal.One inverted V-shaped bar, as issued.(n) Mechanic and artificer.Two crossed hammers, as issued.(o) Mechanic-farrier.A horse's head, as issued.(j)) Mechanic-saddler.A saddler's round knife, edge up,

as issued.((/) Principal musician.Three inverted V-shaped bars with

a bugle below, as issued.(r) Regimental commissary sergeant.Three inverted V-

shaped bars with three horizontal bars below with a crescent,points to the rear in the angle of lower V-shaped bar, as issued.(s) Regimental quartermaster sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with three horizontal bars below, the lower V-shaped bar forming a tie with the upper horizontal bar, asissued.

(t) Regimental sergeant major.Three inverted V-shapedbars and arc of three bars, the upper two bars of arc forminga double tie to the lower V-shnped bar, as issued.

(m) Second-class gunner.Projectile, point up, as issued.(i;) Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars, as issued.(w) Stable sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a

device below representing a horse's head, as issued.(x) Battery quartermaster sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped

bars and one horizontal bar, forming a tie with the lowerV-shaped bar, as issued.

60. CHEVRONS, DRESS.COAST ARTILLERY ( SCARLET).

(a) Badge for excellence in target practice.The figure "1"I inch high, as issued.

(&) Casemate electrician.Mine case with bar below, in-closed within a yellow circle, as issued.

(c) Chief musician.Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 29(d) Chief planter and chief loader. ^^^inp cm so inolosefl

within a yellow c-irclo, as issiunl.((') Chief trumpeter. S.-inie :is ])ar. 59 (c), p. 27.(/) Company quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 {x')r

p. 28.iff) Cook.Same as par. 59 (p), v. 28.(//) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (h), j). 28.(i) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.ij) Electrician sergeant first class.Three in\erted V-shaped

bars with a yellow wreath inolosing white forked lightniugwith a small bar l)etween the liirlitnin.iif ami the wreath, asissued.

{k) Electrician sergeant second class.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked light-ning, as issued.

(I) Engineer.A yellow wreatli at bottom inclosing a gov-ernor with a white star above the governor, as issued.

(m) Fireman.One inverted V-shaped bar and an arc of onebar inclosing a yellow governor, as issued.

(n) First class gunner, gun or mortar company.Projectile,point up, with bar below, as issued.

(o) First-class gunner, mine company.Mine case with barbelow, as issued.{])) First sergeant.Same as par. .59 (fc), p. 28.(q) Gun commander.Crossed cannon with bar below, in-

closed within a yellow circle, as issued.(r) Gun pointer.Crossed cannon inclosed within a yellow

circle, as issued.(s) Lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (m), p. 28.(t) Master electrician.A yellow wreath with forked light-ning within and a white star above the lightning, as issued.(u) Master gunner.Yellow wreath inclosing a projectile,

point up, with a white star above, as issued.(v) Mechanic.Same as par. 59 (w), p. 28.(w) Observer first class, and plotter.Equilateral triangle

with bar below inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued.(x) Observer second class.Equilateral triangle inclosed

within a yellow circle, as issued.(y) Principal musician.Same as par. 59 (q), p. 28.(z) Second-class gunner, gun or mortar company.Projectile,

point up. as issued.(aa) Second-class gunner, mine company.Mine case, as

issued.(ah) Sergeant.Same as par. .59 (v), p. 28.


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30 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.(ac) Sergeant major junior grade.Three inverted V-shaped

bars and an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-shaped bar. as issued.

(ad) Sergeant major senior grade.Same as par. 59 (t),p. 28.

61. CHEVRONS, DRESS.CAVALRY (yellow).

(a) Chief musician.Same as 59 (d), p. 27.(&) Chief trumpeter.Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27.(c) Color sergeant.Same as par. 59 (/), p. 28.(d) Cook.Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28. ?(e) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (/i)> P- 28.(/) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.(g) Farrier.Same as par. 59 (o), p. 28.(/i) First sergeant.Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 28.(i) Horseshoer.Same as par. 59 (0 P- 28.(j) Lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (m), p. 28.(k) Principal musician.Same as par. 59 (q), p. 28.(Z) Regimental commissary sergeant.Same as par. 59 (r),

p. 28.(m) Regimental quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59is), p. 28.(n) Regimental sergeant major.Same as par. 59 (t), p. 28.(o) Saddler.Same as par. 59 (p), p. 28.(p) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (f ), p. 28.iq) Squadron sergeant major.Same as par. 59 (ft), p. 27.(r) Troop quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (a?), p. 28.(s) Wagoner.A wheel with eight spokes, as issued.62. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

INFANTRY ( WHITE).(a) Artificer.Same as par. 59 (n), p. 28.(6) Battalion sergeant major.Same as par. 59 (&), p. 27.(c) Chief musician.Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27.(d) Color sergeant.Same as par. 59 (/), p. 28.(e) Company quartermaster sergeant.S;mie as par. 59 (ar),

p. 28.(/) Cook.Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28.(g) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (h), p. 28.(h) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.(i) First sergeant.Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 28.(/) Lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (w), p. 28.(fc) Principal musician.Same as par. 58 iq), p. 28.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 31(/) Regimental commissary sergeant,Same as par. 50 (r),

p. 28.(y/t) Regimental quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59

is), p. 28.(w) Regimental sergeant major.Same as par. 59 (t), p. 28.(o) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (v), 28.63. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

ENGINEKRS (SCARLET PIPED WITH WHITE).(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (a),

p. 27.(h) Battalion sergeant major.Same as par. 59 (&), p. 27.(c) Chief musician.Same as par. 59 ((Z), p. 27.(d) Company quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (x),p. 28.(e) Cook.Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28.(/) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (h), p. 28.(g) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.(h) First class private.A turreted castle, as issued,(i) First sergeant.Same as par. 59 (/c), p. 28.(j) Lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (?/i), p. 28.(A;) Principal musician.Same as par. 59 (9), p. 28.(Z) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.64. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

ORDNANCE (BLACK PIPED WITH SCARLET).(a) Corporal.Two inverted V-shaped bars with a device con-

sisting of shell and flame, as issued.(6) First-class private.Shell and flame, as issued.(c) Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device

consisting of shell and flame, as issued.65. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

SIGNAL CORPS (ORANGE PIPED WITH WHITE).(a) Cook.A cook's cap, as issued.(h) Corporal.Two inverted V-shapod bars with a device of

crossed fla^s and a burring torch below, as issued.(c) Lance corporal.One inverted V-shaped bar with a device

of crossed flags and burning torch below, as issued.(d) Master signal electrician.Yellow wreath with whiteforked lightning at top inclosing crossed flags, .-i.s issued.

Ce) Private, first class.Crossed flags and burning torch, asissued.

(/) Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device ofcrossed flags and burning torch below, as issued.


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32 UNirORM OF UNIl-ED STAINES ARMY.(g) Sergeant, first class.Three inverted V-shaped bars and

an arc of one bar forniinj? a tie with the lower V-shaped bar,inclosing a dovico of crossed flajTS and burning torch, as issued.

66. CHEVRONS, DRESS.HOSPITAL CORPS (MxVUOON PIPED WITH WHITE).

(a) Corporal.Two inverted V-shaped bars with a cadiiceusbelow, as issued.

(h) First class private.A caduceus, as issued.(c) Lance corporal.One inverted V-shaped bar with a cadu-

ceus below, as issued.(rf) Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a caduceus

below, as issued.(e) Sergeant, first class.Three inverted V-shaped bars andan arc of one bar with a caduceus midway between the lower

V-shaped bar and arc, as issued.67. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

POST NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF.(a) Ordnance sergeant (black piped with scarlet).Three

inverted V-shaped bars and an arc of one bar with a device con-sisting of shell and flame between the lower V-shaped bar andarc, as issued.

(&) Post commissary sergeant. (Grey). Three invertedV-shaped bars with a crescent below, cusps to the rear, asissued.

(c) Post quartermaster sergeant. (Buff). Three invertedV-shaped bars with the insignia of the Quartermaster's De-partment below, as issued.

68. CHEVRONS, DRESS.WEST POINT BAND ( WHITE).

(a) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (h), p. 2S.(&) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.(c) Lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (m), p. 28.id) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.(c) Sergeant of band and assistant leader.Three inverted

V-shaped bars and an arc of two bars, the upper bar of arcforming a tie with lower V-shaped bar, inclosing a lyre, asissued.

(/) Sergeant of field music.Three inverted V-shaped barsand an arc of one l)ar, forming a tie with the lower V-shapedbar, inclosing a bugle, as issued.

69. CHEVRONS, DRESS.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 33ARMY SRRVICK OF-TACIIAI ENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.

Mxi-een piped with white.](a) Cook. S.'iiiu" as par. 59 (p), p. 28.(h) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (/t), P- 28.(c) First sergeant.Same ns par. 59 (A; ), p. 28.ill) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.70. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

AHMY SERVICE SPIIOOL DETACHMENTS.[Green.]

(a) Artificer.Same as par. 59 (n), p. 28.(b) Battalion quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (a),

p. 27.(c) Battalion or squadron sergeant major or sergeant major,

junior grade.Same as par. 59 (b), p. 27.(fZ) Chief mechanic, Field Artillery.Two crossed hammers

with a yellow wreath below, as issued.(e) Company quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (a?),

p. 28.(/) Cook.Same as par. 59 (^7), p. 28.(g) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (h), p. 28.(//) Electrician sergeant, first class.Same as par. 60 (;),

p. 29.(i) Electrician sergeant, second class.Same as par. 60 (fc),

p. 29.(;) Engineer.Same as par. 60 (Z), p. 29.(k) Farrier.Same as par. 59 (o), p. 28.(Z) Fireman.One inverted V-shaped bar and an arc of one

bar, inclosing a governor, as issued.(m) First-class private, Hospital Corps.Same as par. 66 (&),p. 32.

(n) First-class sergeant, Hospital Corps.Same as par. 66(e), p. 32.

(o) First sergeant.Same as par. 59 (Zc), p. 28.(p) First-class sergeant, Signal Corps.Same as par. 65 (g),

p. 32.(q) Horseshoer.Same as par. 59 (Z), p. 28.(r) Master electrician.Same as par. 60 (


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34 UNIFORM OF UNFEED STATES ARMY.(w) Regimental sergeant major or sergeant major, senior

grade.Same as par. 59 (O. P- 28.(x) Saddler.Same as par. 59 (p), p. 28.(y) Sergeant.Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.(z) Wagoner.Same as par. 61 (s), p. 30.(aa) Regimental quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59

is), p. 28.71. CHEVRONS, SERVICE.To conform to the dress chevron

excei)t they will be olive-drab cotton or woolen material, asissued.

72. CHEVRONS, BLUE DENIM.To conform in design to thedress chevron except they will be of blue denim, as issued.

73. COATS, DRESS.To be of 17-ounce dark-blue cloth

(1912) specifications for the uniform of the united states army

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